2’11" X 3’5" Antique 19th Century Shahsavan Mafrash Panel [RR-0008] kejebe

2’11" X 3’5" Antique 19th Century Shahsavan Mafrash Panel [RR-0008] kejebeAntique Shahsavan Mafrash Panel. Mid 19th Century. A finely woven piece that displays the characteristic diamond enclosing birdhead design in compartments of varying saturated colors. Very good condition considering age with one small old reweave. 211 x 35. 9 colors. Delicately hand washed.

Both top and bottom elem panels (piled ends) exhibit repeating 'dyrnak gul' classic design that form radiating diamonds with inner bird head latch hooks

Soft and shiny wool to the touch

It features horizontal rows of interspersed colorful and tribal design motifs

Features spacious saturated cherry red field that displays one of the most iconic designs

featuring 4 saturated colors (including indigo)

including a madder red and ivory center and a dark-blue background

Preserved sides and ends

5'4" X 2'10"

Studying the literature one would be hard pressed to find a similar 18-sided motif

this Afghanistan rug has a tight durable weave

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